Wells Fargo & Company Boosts Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) Price Target to $110.00

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) had its price objective upped by investment analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $91.00 to $110.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “underweight” rating on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 1.43% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also recently weighed in on CHH. Jefferies Financial Group cut Choice Hotels International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, January 12th. Susquehanna dropped their price objective on Choice Hotels International from $140.00 to $95.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, November 26th. UBS Group cut their target price on shares of Choice Hotels International from $120.00 to $118.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reiterated a “hold” rating and set a $119.00 price target on shares of Choice Hotels International in a report on Friday. Finally, Barclays boosted their target price on Choice Hotels International from $98.00 to $101.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have given a Hold rating and four have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Choice Hotels International currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $111.93.

Choice Hotels International Trading Down 2.3%

Shares of Choice Hotels International stock traded down $2.60 during trading on Friday, reaching $108.45. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 178,538 shares, compared to its average volume of 750,836. The company has a quick ratio of 0.96, a current ratio of 0.96 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 12.81. Choice Hotels International has a 52-week low of $84.04 and a 52-week high of $155.07. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $102.77 and its two-hundred day moving average is $104.12. The company has a market cap of $5.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.33, a PEG ratio of 5.59 and a beta of 0.76.

Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 19th. The company reported $1.60 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.55 by $0.05. Choice Hotels International had a net margin of 23.93% and a return on equity of 9,081.29%. The company had revenue of $390.15 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $369.26 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.55 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up .0% compared to the same quarter last year. Choice Hotels International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 6.920-7.140 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Choice Hotels International will post 7.07 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Choice Hotels International news, SVP Simone Wu sold 8,080 shares of Choice Hotels International stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $101.56, for a total value of $820,604.80. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 48,803 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,956,432.68. The trade was a 14.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 23.78% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Choice Hotels International

A number of hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its stake in Choice Hotels International by 23.6% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 434 shares of the company’s stock valued at $55,000 after purchasing an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Teza Capital Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Choice Hotels International by 5.0% during the second quarter. Teza Capital Management LLC now owns 2,051 shares of the company’s stock valued at $260,000 after buying an additional 98 shares during the last quarter. Malaga Cove Capital LLC increased its holdings in Choice Hotels International by 5.4% in the 2nd quarter. Malaga Cove Capital LLC now owns 1,955 shares of the company’s stock worth $248,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Claret Asset Management Corp raised its position in Choice Hotels International by 6.6% in the 2nd quarter. Claret Asset Management Corp now owns 1,817 shares of the company’s stock worth $231,000 after buying an additional 112 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp lifted its stake in Choice Hotels International by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp now owns 9,174 shares of the company’s stock valued at $874,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the period. 65.57% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Choice Hotels International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Choice Hotels International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS and revenue beat estimates — Choice reported $1.60 EPS vs. consensus ~$1.55 and revenue of $390.2M (above estimates). The upside on both top and bottom lines supports short‑term earnings credibility. PR Newswire Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: International expansion and conversion momentum — Management highlighted accelerated international growth (reported ~13% net room growth internationally) and an increase in global franchise agreements, which underpin longer‑term room growth and fee revenue expansion. Seeking Alpha: Net Rooms Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio upgrades and margin focus — Management emphasized portfolio optimization (conversions/upgrades) and margin initiatives in the 2026 outlook, which could boost franchising margins and cash flow over time. MSN Deep Dive
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call and materials available — Management provided a slide deck and call transcript with metric detail (ADR, RevPAR, conversion pace). These give analysts data to refine models but don’t change the mixed headline immediately. Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: FY‑2026 EPS guidance slightly below consensus — Choice set FY‑2026 EPS guidance at $6.92–$7.14 versus a consensus near $7.04; the midpoint is a touch under Street expectations and likely the main reason investors trimmed the stock despite the beat. MarketBeat: Guidance & Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue flat year‑over‑year in quarter — While fees and margins improved, quarterly revenue was roughly flat vs. prior year, which may temper enthusiasm about near‑term growth velocity. Zacks Analysis

About Choice Hotels International

Choice Hotels International, Inc is a hospitality franchisor specializing in the development and support of lodging brands across the economy, midscale and upscale segments. Through a network of franchisees, Choice Hotels supplies proprietary reservation and distribution systems, comprehensive marketing programs, and operational support services. The company’s core activities include brand management, franchise development, and technology-driven revenue optimization tools designed to enhance guest acquisition and retention for its partners.

Founded in 1939 as Quality Courts United, the company rebranded to Choice Hotels International in 1982 to reflect its expanding brand portfolio and global ambitions.